FAMIS
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan


ABOUT FAMIS

FAMIS is Virginia’s health insurance program for children. It covers all of the medical care growing children need to avoid getting sick, plus the medical care that will help them get better if they do get sick or hurt.


Services Covered by FAMIS


Cost to the Family

There are no enrollment fees or monthly premiums for FAMIS. For some services, the family will have to pay a co-payment. Most co-payments are $2.00 or $5.00. Other services, like regular check-ups, are free.


Who is eligible for FAMIS?

Your children may be eligible if they:


FAMIS Income Limits – 200% FPL (Gross Income)
 
  Family Size  
Income Limits
 
     
Year
Month
 
  1  
$20,420
$1,702
 
  2  
$27,380
$2,282
 
  3  
$34,340
$2,862
 
  4  
$41,300
$3,442
 
  5  
$48,260
$4,022
 
  6  
$55,220
$4,602
 
  7  
$62,180
$5,182
 
  8  
$69,140
$5,762
 
  Each additional family member  
$6,960
$580
 

    For more information about the FAMIS program, call toll-free: 1-866-87FAMIS (1-866-873-2647) TDD users ONLY call, 1-888-221-1590 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday or contact your local Department of Social Services.


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